Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell NYT Par :Leily Nikounazar and Aurelien Breeden 9 janvier 2026 à 15:03 After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations. © Office Of The Iranian Supreme Leader, via ReutersA picture made available by the office of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday.